Tickled Tuesday and April Challenge...

I've been writing so often about Joe's heart and asthma problems that I thought a little levity might be in order...

The Mechanic and The Cardiologist

A Lexus mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a LS460 when he spotted a well known cardiologist in his shop.

The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come and take a look at his car when the mechanic shouted across the garage, "Hey Doc, want to take a look at this?"

The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to where the mechanic was working.

The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, "So Doc, look at this engine. I opened its heart, took the valves out, repaired or replaced anything damaged, and then put everything back in, and when I finished, it worked just like new.

So how is it that I make $48,000 a year and you make $1.7 M, when you and I are doing basically the same work?"

The cardiologist paused, leaned over,

and then whispered to the mechanic.......

"Try doing it with the engine running.”

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And now for the April Challenge...

#10  A fruit you dislike and why.

I'm not that familiar with a lot of exotic fruits but the star fruit and the kiwi really have no taste and they both have a weird texture. They DO make fruit salads look pretty though.  I'm not a big bananna fan either.

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My friend, Diana (from the Museum), did a great job speaking to our Ladies' Coffee group yesterday. Several told me afterward that they learned some great new information.  They would like her to come back in January when our northern residents are all here.  Ellen couldn't come because she has a kidney stone (so she said on Facebook). Ouch.  Today is my laundry day since it is wide open with nothing else to do (unless Joe needs to see the doctor again for his cough - I told him if it's not better, we are going back).

Thanks for dropping in!  Peace & hugs!

UPDATE:  I did take Joe back to the doctor, and he saw a doctor this time (not a nurse practitioner). We really like the doctor at the urgent care clinic we use.  He said Joe's lungs are clear and he doesn't hear any wheezing. He thinks it's a bad case of sinusitis so we got prescriptions for a nasal spray, an antibiotic, and some GOOD cough medicine (codeine). The doc told me I could take some too so I can sleep through the coughing (grinning). (Last night was not a good night for either of us.)  Joe is napping right now and it is quiet!! What a blessing after nearly non-stop coughing. No exaggeration - non-stop coughing. It has been horrible. Bless him!